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Originally Posted by Zaqarbal
I don't have information about it. Who exactly treated him badly? And for what reason? Was it just for being an Argentine or was there any personal conflict? Anyway, that would be just a particular case. Only one among hundreds of Argentine footballers who have played in Spain without any problem.
EDIT: As an example of an Argentine player treated with affection in Spain, I could mention Mario Alberto Kempes, an idol in Valencia since the 70's.
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Well known fact that he was treated extremely badly by the Spanish press at his time at Barcelona, not really for being an Argentine but more so for being part indigenous, same complaint has been made by several Colombians players over the years in Spain towards the Spanish press as well.
When these players play well and regardless of where they are from, yes they are treated like idols. Play badly and they have faced a backlash over the years that went way beyond footballing criticism.